Habeeb Okikiola, commonly referred to as Portable, has faced criticism on social media for referring to end-of-governance protesters as “poor and lazy.” In a viral video, the street singer spoke out against the nationwide protest that began on August 1st and continues to this day. He slammed those who reminded him of how he participated in the EndSARS protest years ago but is now retracting. Portable said that he was poor at the time, which led him to join the demonstration.
According to Portable, the majority of demonstrators are unproductive and unmotivated. He added that their joblessness has led to nationwide protests, and he encouraged people to fight for themselves.
“You don’t have work. That’s why you’re protesting. Fight for yourself. Poor man thinking is protest.
Most of the end bad governance protesters are poor and lazy people”.
His statement has since elicited widespread criticism from Nigerians, with many reporting that his Instagram page should be taken down.
Reacting to the post…
@Omolola Silver wrote,
“I blame Olamide and Poco Lee for this! Portable, try always to watch your videos, listen to your persuasion and give your brain some time to process it. Always yarning dust
@Good Girl Pres wrote,
“E no get sense
@Call Me Famous Boy wrote,
“Why are you all giving this nuisance attention? I hate that you are making him more popular for no reason; this guy needs rehab for real
@Dave Cyber wrote,
“As them dey dash you money and car up and down that’s why you mumu
@Tiwa Stuffnthings wrote,
“If no be God wey answer your prayers. I know say you for dey among those tout wey dey burn police station. Oloshi
